Fantasia Barrino

American Idol winner on a cloud: 'I'm doing the thing I love the most'

Arkansas Democrat Gazette | Sun, May 24

Sun, May 24 But next on the list at $5 million is Jennifer Hudson, who was seventh place during season three; the winner of that season, Fantasia Barrino, didn't make the list. How much success Idol status will mean for Allen remains to be seen. ...
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6 Months Ago, Toledo Blade says (in Don't count 'American Idol' out yet) OH
Consider the eight winners of American Idol and their home states: Kelly Clarkson, Texas; Ruben Studdard, Alabama; Fantasia Barrino, North Carolina; Carrie Underwood, Oklahoma; Taylor Hicks, Alabama; Jordin Sparks, Arizona; David Cook, Missouri, ...

And New York Times says (in 'Idol' Strives to Sustain Its High Note) Consider the eight winners of “American Idol” and their home states: Kelly Clarkson, Texas; Ruben Studdard, Alabama; Fantasia Barrino, North Carolina; Carrie Underwood, Oklahoma; Taylor Hicks, Alabama; Jordin Sparks, Arizona; David Cook, Missouri; ...

And Digital Spy says (in 'Idol' finale tied for lowest ratings) By Tim Parks The last episode of American Idol's eighth season narrowly missed being the lowest rated finale in the show's history. According to E! the competition's final tied with 2004's climax when Fantasia Barrino triumphed. ...
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And TMZ.com says (in Randy Jackson -- America Is Never Wrong) In the shocking finale last night, Kris Allen beat out Adam Glambert for "American Idol" -- and according to Randy Jackson, "America gets it right every time, dawg." Just ask Taylor Hicks, Fantasia Barrino and Ruben Studdard ... who were all eventually ...